Indian researchers develop transistor using single molecule for faster electronics

New Delhi (IANS) In a breakthrough in electronics, scientists at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, an autonomous institute, developed a unique transistor using single molecules. 

The novel transistor is controlled by mechanical…

NP-NCD, FSSAI plan policy for salt reduction in India

New Delhi (IANS) Experts from the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are in talks to introduce a policy to address the critical public health…

Can fish powder help meet protein requirements in children?

New Delhi (IANS) Fish powder, or fish protein powder, is a dietary supplement made from dried and powdered fish that can help manage the protein gap in children, said health experts as part of National Nutrition Week on Monday. 

National Nutrition…

Why water should replace sugar filled beverages

New Delhi (IANS) The increased consumption of sugar-filled beverages is surging health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and tooth decay worldwide. Switching sugary drinks with water can be a way to prevent these problems,…

AePS-based transactions touch 100 million in August, IMPS sees 12 pc growth

New Delhi (IANS) The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) based financial transactions touched 100 million in the month of August, with transaction amount stood at Rs 24,676 crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed…

Prioritising needs of children not only necessary but urgent: Unicef on Mpox

New Delhi (IANS) As the World Health Organisation (WHO) asks countries to step up vigil against Monkeypox (Mpox), the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has also sounded an alert, saying that in the fight against the outbreak, prioritising the…

India poised to become global AI hub: Tech futurist Stephen Ibaraki

New Delhi (IANS) To become a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub, India needs to leverage its vast talent pool and establish AI-focused centres of excellence in collaboration with academic institutions and industry leaders, Stephen Ibaraki, a…

India must be prepared for another Covid outbreak: Expert

New Delhi (IANS) India must be prepared for another Covid-19 outbreak, said an expert on Friday, amid rise in cases in several countries including the US and South Korea. 

According to estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

More than half of the world does not consume essential micronutrients: Study

New Delhi (IANS) More than half of the world's population does not consume enough calcium, iron, or vitamins C and E, according to a new study. 

The study, published in the Lancet journal, is the first to present estimates of the inadequate…

Indian scientists showcase rare electron phenomenon to expand scope of chips

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant discovery, researchers at Bengaluru’s Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST), have demonstrated a rare electron localisation…